Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 ECOMOT history

T500 ECO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 266,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
266,694 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,638 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T500 ECO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T500 ECO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 ECO was last recorded at 266,694 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 4,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
261,823 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,871 miles
Average per year
11,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 266,694 miles
  • 2025 – 261,823 miles
  • 2024 – 258,444 miles
  • 2023 – 256,034 miles
  • 2022 – 254,105 miles
  • 2021 – 251,455 miles
  • 2019 – 245,384 miles
  • 2018 – 244,130 miles
  • 2017 – 244,083 miles
  • 2015 – 243,423 miles
  • 2014 – 231,616 miles
  • 2012 – 162,584 miles
  • 2011 – 137,342 miles
  • 2009 – 98,000 miles
  • 2008 – 63,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,694 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tread uneven
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,694 miles (+4,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    266,694 miles
    Test number
    270621976985
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tread uneven
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass261,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    261,823 miles
    Test number
    338682690300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail261,823 miles (+3,379)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,823 miles
    Test number
    450186692319
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass258,444 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    258,444 miles
    Test number
    223960138060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass256,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    256,034 miles
    Test number
    334146052848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail256,034 miles (+1,929)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,034 miles
    Test number
    131030691107
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass254,105 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    254,105 miles
    Test number
    467019630822
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail254,095 miles (+2,640)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,095 miles
    Test number
    253562280148
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass251,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    251,455 miles
    Test number
    452810501758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail251,455 miles (+6,071)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,455 miles
    Test number
    915444294570
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  11. Pass245,384 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    245,384 miles
    Test number
    576150543422
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked and small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail245,384 miles (+1,254)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,384 miles
    Test number
    796133193170
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Only just met requirements (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked and small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass244,130 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    244,130 miles
    Test number
    366553387473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass244,083 miles (+660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    244,083 miles
    Test number
    185970044437
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass243,423 miles (+11,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    243,423 miles
    Test number
    701503697804
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass231,616 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    231,616 miles
    Test number
    159489114307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail231,616 miles9 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,616 miles
    Test number
    385919614305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    156926603338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. FailMileage not read2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    778676503306
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass162,584 miles (+25,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    162,584 miles
    Test number
    259006222187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass137,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    137,342 miles
    Test number
    806018601174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail137,342 miles (+39,342)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,342 miles
    Test number
    868318101183
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass98,000 miles (+34,855)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,000 miles
    Test number
    784518829389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,145 miles
    Test number
    191262698226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 ECO

Does T500 ECO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 ECO is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 ECO?
The MOT on T500 ECO is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 ECO done?
T500 ECO was recorded at 266,694 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 11,638 miles a year.
Has T500 ECO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 ECO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 ECO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T500 ECO find?
T500 ECO passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner tread uneven; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Related registrations

Browse all T500E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.